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$541+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne (MEL)

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WAS — MEL
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,253
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$541
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,614
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:50 amBWI - MEL
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1912:10 pmMEL - BWI
2 stops32h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,207
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/305:37 pmBWI - MEL
3 stops28h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/62:15 pmMEL - BWI
3 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:32 pmBWI - MEL
1 stop25h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/243:05 pmMEL - BWI
1 stop22h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/151:32 pmBWI - MEL
1 stop25h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/281:05 pmMEL - BWI
1 stop24h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/211:36 pmBWI - MEL
2 stops25h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/69:45 amMEL - BWI
2 stops24h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/285:35 amBWI - MEL
2 stops60h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1312:00 pmMEL - BWI
1 stop23h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,301
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:00 amBWI - MEL
2 stops35h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/212:10 pmMEL - BWI
2 stops25h 17mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/13$1,312
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1612:20 pmBWI - MEL
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/202:15 pmMEL - BWI
3 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,327
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2810:08 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops45h 47mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/1312:10 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops24h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/13$1,374
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/82:54 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops26h 31mAir New Zealand
Wed 1/2112:10 pmMEL - DCA
2 stops24h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,376
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/103:23 pmIAD - MEL
2 stops26h 02mAir New Zealand
Thu 1/2212:10 pmMEL - IAD
2 stops25h 09mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,376
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:01 pmDCA - MEL
2 stops33h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/227:00 amMEL - DCA
2 stops29h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,378

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/3

7:50 am-10:55 am

3 stops35h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 11/19

12:10 pm-5:06 am

2 stops32h 56m

$1,207

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/30

5:37 pm-12:45 pm

3 stops28h 08m

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

2:15 pm-7:23 am

3 stops33h 08m

$1,256

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/21

1:35 pm-5:00 am

1 stop25h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 10/6

9:45 am-6:46 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$1,269

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/8

6:16 pm-9:25 am

2 stops47h 09m

Melbourne

Sat 11/22

6:50 pm-4:02 pm

2 stops61h 12m

$1,354

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-8:25 am

2 stops35h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 12/2

12:10 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops25h 17m

$1,360

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/28

7:07 am-10:55 am

2 stops36h 48m

Melbourne

Tue 11/4

12:10 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops45h 57m

$1,374

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops36h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 11/25

10:35 am-7:56 am

2 stops37h 21m

$1,382

Washington, D.C.Melbourne

DCA - MEL

DCAMEL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/16

7:59 pm-10:50 am

2 stops47h 51m

Melbourne

Fri 10/31

10:35 am-8:45 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$1,418

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/8

8:26 pm-12:05 am

2 stops59h 39m

Melbourne

Sat 11/22

12:00 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop23h 19m

$1,421

BaltimoreMelbourne

BWI - MEL

BWIMEL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/28

1:35 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops32h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-4:30 am

3 stops38h 30m

$1,471

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Fiji Airways fly from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in about 25h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10200 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $377, United Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $818 and $901, respectively. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$377Average$1,702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$901Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,261Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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